Not only a towering figure in his own era, Newton also left an immense scientific legacy, much of which still underpins key theories today. So if the principal thing you remember about him is that an apple fell on his head, it’s high time you learned a little more.
30-Second Newton offers an enjoyable fast-track guide to the theories that formed the core of Newton’s thinking, and looks at the roles he played over his long life, and the connections he forged with his contemporaries.